6
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From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
8
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From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
bilgesnoun
in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
blastingadjectiveUS /ˈblæstɪŋ/
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
dismembermentnounUS /dɪˈsmembərmənt/
the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
FendersnounUS /ˈfendərz/
plural of “fender” — a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
Fortuna's
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From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
hawsers
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From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
the force of workers available
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
palm-trees
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From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
not used up
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
dependable
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
carry out
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
arousing affect
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
the act of using
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
water-tanks
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From this reading By the removal of her ballast, and partial emptying of the water-tanks, her draught was reduced to 8 feet 6 inches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GREAT CATASTROPHE THE next few days were spent in making final preparations for the "Fortuna's" passage to the open sea.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Meanwhile a party of men under Uncle Herbert's directions had bored and prepared a chamber in the rock to receive nearly the whole of the remaining blasting powder, a small quantity being retained to form a "necklace"--to use the professional term--to assist in the complete dismemberment of the rock.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of placing the charge into the receptacle was performed by my uncle, as he preferred to take the risk alone.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Fenders and some stout trunks of palm-trees were lashed alongside and underneath her bilges to prevent damage in the event of the yacht touching bottom, and hawsers were prepared to warp her through the narrow opening in the reef.
